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Chandigarh:— Roundglass Foundation, a purpose-driven organization, proudly announces the launch of the Village Sports Festival 2025, set to become Punjab’s largest grassroots sports competition. Running from 21 November to 18 December, the month-long festival aims to ignite a vibrant sports movement across rural Punjab, uniting communities, nurturing young talent, and inspiring children to dream beyond boundaries.
The Festival was officially inaugurated in Pathankot by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Indian Guru and Spiritual Leader, who lit the ceremonial lamp and flagged off the first match, marking a significant and inspirational start to Punjab’s biggest rural sports initiative. The opening ceremony witnessed the participation of hundreds of children, coaches, community leaders, and volunteers, setting a high-energy tone for the month ahead.
“The Village Sports Festival is an important step toward expanding access to quality sports experiences for children in rural Punjab,” said Vishal Chowla, Leader, Roundglass Foundation. “Through this initiative, we want every child to feel supported, encouraged, and inspired to pursue their potential—both on and off the field. Sport builds confidence, fosters discipline, and strengthens communities, and our focus is to make these opportunities available to all.”
The Festival is supported by partners including Kavita and Vinod Khanna Foundation and The Art of Living and sponsors such as Nivia, ST&GE, Fitnambi, Shiv Darshan and Shiv Naresh Constructions, who share the commitment to empowering Punjab’s youth and strengthening the culture of sports in rural India.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Indian Guru and Spiritual Leader, added, “Sports play a vital role in shaping character and strengthening community bonds. The Village Sports Festival reflects a meaningful effort to encourage healthier, happier, and more connected communities across Punjab. It is heartening to see children come together with enthusiasm, discipline, and a spirit of togetherness.”
With over 7,500 children expected to participate, the Village Sports Festival 2025 promises to be a transformative celebration of movement, ambition, and community pride—laying the foundation for a healthier and more vibrant Punjab.
About Roundglass Foundation
Roundglass Foundation is a purpose-driven organization dedicated to fostering Wholistic Wellbeing through high impact programs in Punjab since 2018, co-creating transformative models for social impact in partnership with local communities. Focused on three thematic areas — environmental sustainability, youth development, and women’s equity — the Foundation is committed to driving meaningful cultural, social, and economic change. Its grassroots programs such as The Billion Tree Project, Waste Management, Regenerative Agriculture, Learn Labs, Sports for Development, and Women’s Equity have positively impacted the lives of over 2.5 million people across more than 2,600 villages in Punjab.
About Sports Centers
Roundglass Foundation operates a network of community-led Sports Centers across Punjab, led by trained local coaches who use football and volleyball to build discipline, teamwork, and confidence among rural youth. The program aims to revive the culture of play and use sport as a medium to nurture leadership and positive decision-making. More than 110 Sports Changemakers, including several certified by the All India Football Federation, support coaching and mobilization efforts across villages.
Impact so far: Over 20,000 children enrolled, with 55 students competing at the national level.
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